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Aircraft Maintenance Services for the MH-65

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 70Z03826RB0000004
Response Deadline
Dec 18, 2025
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Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking qualified contractors to provide aircraft maintenance services for the MH-65 fleet at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, NC. The procurement involves planned depot maintenance every 48 months, including disassembly, cleaning, repair, repainting, and reassembly of the aircraft, with specific staffing requirements for various Aircraft Mechanic roles and Helpers. This contract is critical for ensuring the operational readiness of the USCG's aircraft and will be awarded as an Indefinite Delivery Requirements type contract with a one-year base period and up to four option years. Interested parties must submit proposals by December 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to Destiny Ornelas at destiny.a.ornelas2@uscg.mil.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
336411
Aircraft Manufacturing
PSC Code
J016
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

Solicitation Documents

12 Files
Attachment 2 - Statement of Work 70Z03826RB0000004 Amendment Nine.pdf
PDF353 KBDec 11, 2025
AI Summary
This government Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the United States Coast Guard's (USCG) requirement for aircraft maintenance services on its MH65 fleet at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, NC. The contract covers planned depot maintenance (PDM), including complete disassembly, cleaning, repair, repainting, and reassembly every 48 months. The SOW details specific requirements and qualifications for various Aircraft Mechanic I roles (Sheetmetal, Composite, Electrical/Avionics, General) and Aircraft Mechanic Helpers, emphasizing experience with USCG MH65 aircraft and adherence to safety and technical documentation. Key aspects include personnel qualifications, security requirements, period and place of performance, work hours, timekeeping, and compliance with government regulations. The contract also addresses personnel identification, conduct, removal, and replacement procedures, along with security access to USCG systems and the necessity of background investigations for all contractor employees.
Attachment 1 - Schedule 70Z03826RB0000004.xls
Excel99 KBOct 31, 2025
AI Summary
This government file outlines a schedule of services for aircraft mechanics and helpers across a base period and four option periods, spanning from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The services include Aircraft Mechanic I (Day Check and Night Check) and Aircraft Mechanic Helper (Day Check) with specified quantities of full-time employees for each role. Additionally, the schedule details various overtime rates for these positions, including Sunday overtime. A monthly activity report is also required. All estimated amounts are listed as "Not separately priced" or "Not Sep Priced," indicating that pricing will be determined elsewhere, likely in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) sections referenced for overtime rates and reporting requirements. The document emphasizes that a full breakdown of Aircraft Mechanic I services can be found in SOW Section 3.2.
Attachment 2 - Statement of Work 70Z03826RB0000004.pdf
PDF349 KBNov 12, 2025
AI Summary
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires aircraft maintenance services for its MH65 fleet at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, NC. This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the need for trained personnel to perform planned depot maintenance (PDM), including disassembly, cleaning, repair, repainting, and reassembly every 48 months. The contract covers various Aircraft Mechanic I roles (Sheetmetal, Composite, Electrical/Avionics, and General) and Aircraft Mechanic Helpers, with specific qualifications and taskings for each. Contractors must be registered with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Joint Certification Program and comply with security and conduct regulations. The contract has a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, with work primarily performed at ALC, Elizabeth City, NC. Key conditions include personnel identification, conduct, removal procedures, security clearances, timekeeping, reporting, and adherence to government policies and holidays. Background investigations are mandatory for all contractor employees accessing USCG facilities and IT systems.
Attachment 3 - Terms and Conditions 70Z03826RB0000004.pdf
PDF693 KBNov 12, 2025
AI Summary
This government file outlines Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses and provisions applicable to orders resulting from a solicitation. It emphasizes that these terms supersede all others and clarifies that certain representations related to greenhouse gas emissions and commercial products will not be considered for award decisions. The document details invoicing instructions, requiring electronic submission to ALC-Fiscal@uscg.mil, and specifies that only warranted Contracting Officers (KOs) can modify contracts. It establishes a performance period of one base year and up to four option years. Key clauses include contractor employee whistleblower rights, approval of contract, basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems, and prohibitions on hardware/software from Kaspersky Lab and certain telecommunications/video surveillance equipment from covered foreign countries (e.g., China). The file also incorporates various FAR clauses related to business ethics, small business utilization, labor standards, and sustainable products, with specific flow-down requirements for subcontracts. It sets forth ordering procedures, including minimum and maximum order limitations, and outlines the Comptroller General's right to examine contractor records.
Attachment 4 - Wage Determination 70Z03826RB0000004.pdf
PDF4997 KBNov 12, 2025
AI Summary
The document provides a wage determination under the Service Contract Act, detailing minimum wage rates for employees performing covered contracts in North Carolina, with rates effective from 2025. It specifies that contracts initiated or renewed after January 30, 2022, must comply with Executive Order 14026, which mandates a minimum wage of $17.75 per hour, while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, must comply with Executive Order 13658, setting a minimum of $13.30 per hour. Additionally, it outlines required fringe benefits, health and welfare contributions, vacation, and holiday entitlements for employees under such contracts.
Attachment 1 - Schedule 70Z03826RB0000004 Amendment Four.xls
Excel73 KBNov 12, 2025
AI Summary
This government file outlines the staffing and reporting requirements for aircraft maintenance services across a base period and four option periods, spanning from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The services include Aircraft Mechanic I (Day Check and Night Check) and Aircraft Mechanic Helper (Day Check), along with corresponding overtime and Sunday overtime rates. Each period specifies the quantity of full-time employees required for day and night shifts. The document also mandates monthly activity reports, to be submitted in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). Although estimated amounts are listed, they are not separately priced, indicating that pricing details are covered elsewhere in the SOW. The schedule highlights the consistent need for these services over a multi-year period.
Attachment 3 - Terms and Conditions 70Z03826RB0000004 Amendment Five.pdf
PDF700 KBNov 17, 2025
AI Summary
This government file, Amendment Five to document 70Z03826RB0000004, outlines key clauses, provisions, and terms and conditions for federal acquisitions of commercial products and services. It clarifies that its terms supersede all others and details specific Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses that are not to be considered or enforced by contracting officers, including those related to greenhouse gas emissions and certain offeror representations. The document provides invoicing instructions, emphasizing electronic submission to ALC-Fiscal@uscg.mil, and defines contract administration data, highlighting that only warranted Contracting Officers (KOs) can modify contracts. The period of performance includes a one-year base and up to four one-year option periods. Full text clauses cover a range of topics including Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems, and prohibitions on hardware/software from Kaspersky Lab and certain telecommunications/video surveillance equipment from covered foreign entities. It also specifies requirements for various small business programs, labor standards, and sustainable products and services. Ordering and order limitations are detailed, establishing minimum and maximum order quantities and conditions for honoring orders exceeding these limits under a requirements contract. The document emphasizes compliance with numerous FAR clauses related to business ethics, executive compensation, small business utilization, labor laws, and prohibitions on certain foreign products, with specific flow-down requirements for subcontracts.
Attachment 2 - Statement of Work 70Z03826RB0000004 Amendment Five.pdf
PDF352 KBDec 11, 2025
AI Summary
This government Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for aircraft maintenance services for the United States Coast Guard's (USCG) MH65 aircraft fleet. The contract covers planned depot maintenance (PDM) every forty-eight months, including disassembly, cleaning, repair, repainting, and reassembly of aircraft at the Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) in Elizabeth City, NC. The SOW details various Aircraft Mechanic I positions (Sheetmetal, Composite, Electrical/Avionics, and General) and an Aircraft Mechanic Helper, specifying their duties, qualifications, and the number of personnel required for both first and second shifts. Key requirements include adherence to government documents, safety procedures, and strict security protocols for access to USCG facilities and IT systems. The contract performance period includes a one-year base and four one-year option periods. Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens, proficient in English, and undergo background investigations, including a Tier 1 Level or higher, to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC). The document also outlines policies on work hours, leave, overtime, timekeeping, reporting, and intellectual property. The overall purpose is to ensure the continuous operational readiness of the USCG MH65 aircraft fleet through comprehensive and compliant maintenance services.
Attachment 1 - Schedule 70Z03826RB0000004 Amendment Five.xls
Excel99 KBDec 11, 2025
AI Summary
This government file, Amendment Five to Attachment 1 - Schedule 70Z03826RB0000004, outlines the staffing requirements for Aircraft Mechanic I (Day Check and Night Check) and Aircraft Mechanic Helper (Day Check) positions, including regular and overtime rates for Sunday and standard days. The document details the quantities of personnel in monthly units and outlines that overtime rates adhere to SOW Section 4.7. It also includes a requirement for monthly activity reports as per SOW Section 4.9.1. The schedule covers a base period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and four option periods extending through March 31, 2031, with all estimated amounts currently listed as zero.
Attachment 3 Amendment Seven - Terms and Conditions 70Z03826RB0000004 Amendment Seven.pdf
PDF700 KBDec 11, 2025
AI Summary
This government file, Amendment Seven of attachment 3 (70Z03826RB0000004), outlines Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses and provisions applicable to orders resulting from this solicitation. It supersedes all other terms and conditions. The document clarifies that certain representations in the System for Award Management (SAM), such as 52.223-22 and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, will not be considered for award decisions or enforced. Key clauses include whistleblower rights, basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems, and prohibitions on contracting for hardware, software, and services from Kaspersky Lab, other covered entities, and certain telecommunications/video surveillance equipment/services from specific foreign countries/companies. The document also details invoicing instructions, contract administration data (emphasizing the Contracting Officer's sole authority), and a period of performance of one base year and up to four option years. It mandates compliance with various FAR clauses related to business ethics, small business utilization, labor standards (including minimum wages and paid sick leave), and sustainable products and services, with specific flow-down requirements for subcontracts. The document outlines Comptroller General examination of records and specific ordering and order limitation clauses, including minimum and maximum order quantities for requirements contracts.
Attachment 4 - Wage Determination Amendment Five.txt
Text48 KBDec 11, 2025
AI Summary
This document outlines wage determinations and employment conditions for service contracts in Chowan, Pasquotank, and Perquimans Counties, North Carolina. It details minimum wage rates under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for 2025, depending on contract award dates. The file lists specific hourly wage rates for various administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and other occupations. It also specifies fringe benefits, including health and welfare (with a separate rate for EO 13706-covered contracts), vacation, and eleven paid holidays. Additional provisions cover paid sick leave under EO 13706, hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and procedures for conforming unlisted occupations and wage rates via SF-1444.
Attachment 5 - CBA 70Z03826RB0000004.pdf
PDF1601 KBDec 11, 2025
AI Summary
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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedOct 22, 2025
amendedAmendment #1· Description UpdatedOct 23, 2025
amendedAmendment #2· Description UpdatedOct 28, 2025
amendedAmendment #3· Description UpdatedOct 30, 2025
amendedAmendment #4· Description UpdatedOct 31, 2025
amendedAmendment #5· Description UpdatedNov 12, 2025
amendedAmendment #6· Description UpdatedNov 14, 2025
amendedAmendment #7· Description UpdatedNov 17, 2025
amendedAmendment #8· Description UpdatedNov 19, 2025
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedDec 11, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 18, 2025
expiryArchive DateJan 18, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Sub-Tier
US COAST GUARD
Office
AVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER (ALC)(00038)

Point of Contact

Name
Destiny Ornelas

Official Sources